Gulf Coast League

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The Gulf Coast League is a rookie classification minor league that started operating in 1964 and had its final season in 2019, before the Coronavirus pandemic cancelled its 2020 season, and it became the Florida Complex League during the complete reorganization of the minor leagues that followed the season.

It was the first complex-based league, designed to give prospects a chance to play without crowd pressure. The Sarasota Rookie League began operations in 1964. The league changed names to the Florida Rookie League in 1965, and finally the Gulf Coast League in 1966. Games are played at the spring training complexes of various major league teams in Florida. It traditionally has been a first stop for many high school draft picks, and young players from Latin America who may have already had a first taste of professional baseball in the Dominican Summer League or the Venezuelan Summer League; college players tend to get skipped to higher levels. In 1966, all games were played at Sarasota, FL. From 1967-1987, all games were played at Sarasota and Bradenton, FL.

There have been other leagues named the Gulf Coast League. The first was a Class D league that operated in 1907 and part of 1908, lasting only until June 2. The second, also at Class D, was active in 1926, and had 3 of the 4 teams move during its only season. The third operated from 1950 to 1953, the first season as a Class C loop, and the next three at Class B. All three leagues were based around the Gulf coasts of Texas and Louisiana.

  • Opening Date: June 22
  • Closing Date: August 29
  • Regular Season: 54 games
  • 2010 Divisional Alignment:
  • Eastern:
    • GCL Astros (Houston)
    • GCL Cardinals (St. Louis)
    • GCL Marlins (Miami)
    • GCL Mets (NY Mets)
    • GCL Nationals (Washington)
  • Northern:
    • GCL Blue Jays (Toronto)
    • GCL Braves (Atlanta)
    • GCL Phillies (Philadelphia)
    • GCL Pirates (Pittsburgh)
    • GCL Tigers (Detroit)
    • GCL Yankees (NY Yankees)
  • Southern:
    • GCL Rays (Tampa Bay)
    • GCL Red Sox (Boston)
    • GCL Orioles (Baltimore)
    • GCL Twins (Minnesota)


  • Playoff Format: The division winner with the best record gets a bye. The other two division winners meet in a one-game playoff. The winner advances to face the division winner with the best record in a best-of-three series.
  • All-Star Game: None
  • Roster Limit: 35 active, only 30 of whom may be in uniform and eligible to play in any given game. At least 10 must be pitchers as of July 1.
  • Player Eligibility Rule: No player 20 or older may have two or more years of prior Minor League service, excluding rookie leagues outside the United States and Canada. Players under 20 who have already been credited with two years of Minor League service may play their third Minor League season in the league.

Cities Represented Teams and Statistics[edit]

1907 D, 1908 D, 1926 D[edit]

1907-1908

1926

1907 D Gulf Coast League - schedule
President: Paul O. Moss

Team Standings W L PCT GB Managers
Lake Charles Creoles 74 46 .617 - Dan Collins
Alexandria White Sox 64 50 .564 7 Jack Auslit
Monroe Municipals 63 55 .534 10 Jim Lighton
Orange Hoos-Hoos 50 65 .435 21.5 Tim Cook / Roland Vitter / Mac McDonald
Lafayette Browns 48 64 .429 22 Roland Vitter / B. Hubbard
Opelousas Indians 48 67 .417 23.5 D. Edmonds

Playoffs: Lake Charles 4 games, Alexandria 1.

Player Statistics
Player Team Stat Tot Player Team Stat Tot
Silver Braun Alexandria BA .348 H.B. Weeks Alexandria W 20
Burleigh Emery Lake Charles Runs 80 A.H. Richardson Orange Pct .900; 9-1
Silver Braun Alexandria Hits 125

1908 D Gulf Coast League - schedule
President: Paul O. Moss

Team Standings W L PCT GB Managers
Lake Charles Creoles 18 9 .667 - L.A. McCoy
Orange Hoos-Hoos 15 14 .517 4 W. Rucker
Alexandria White Sox 14 15 .483 5 B. Carbo / A. Hoffman
Beaumont Cubs # 11 13 .458 5.5 M.L. Gibbs / Bob Smith
Morgan City Oyster Shuckers ## 13 16 .448 6 H.G. Stearn / Bill Hitchcroft
Crowley Rice Birds ## 13 17 .433 6.5 W.E. Trotter / Alexander

# Beaumont disbanded May 28.
Crowley and Morgan City disbanded June 2, causing the league to disband.

1926 D Gulf Coast League
President: Pat Newnam

Team Standings W L PCT GB Managers
Beeville / Laredo # 59 41 .590 0 Emmett Rogers / E. Newbery
Victoria / Edinburg ### 51 48 .515 7.5 Bart Cahill / Cam Hill
Kingsville / Mission ## 46 52 .469 12 Tom Deering / Fred Paschal / Ed Marburger
Corpus Christi Seahawks 43 58 .426 16.5 Chick Brandon

# Beeville (4-9) moved to Laredo May 29.
## Kingsville (14-26) moved to Mission July 9, first home game July 16.
### Victoria (17-19 in the second half) moved to Edinburg August 24.
Playoff: Edinburg 4 games, Laredo, 3, one tie.

Cities Represented Teams and Statistics[edit]

1950 C, 1951 B, 1952 B, 1953 B[edit]

1950 C Gulf Coast League C - schedule
President: Howard Green

Team Standings W L PCT GB Attend Managers
Crowley Millers 90 56 .616 - 79,640 John George
Galveston White Caps 80 68 .541 11 89,592 Ben Phillips
Jacksonville Jax 79 68 .537 11.5 36,029 Charles Baron
Lufkin / Leesville Angels # 75 70 .517 14.5 26,456 Carl Carter
Lake Charles Lakers 59 88 .401 31.5 78,441 George Milstead / Head / Elliott / Monahan
Port Arthur Sea Hawks 58 91 .389 33.5 66,861 Jesse Landrum / Bill Wilson / Harper

# Lufkin (43-51) moved to Leesville July 15.
Playoffs: Crowley 4 games Leesville 2; Jacksonville 4 games, Galveston 1.
Finals: Jacksonville 4 games, Crowley 2.

Player Statistics
Player Team Stat Tot Player Team Stat Tot
Art Edinger Jacksonville BA .378 G.T. Walters Crowley W 30
Alois Turk Crowley Runs 126 Bob Upton Jacksonville SO 346
Art Edinger Jacksonville Hits 212 Ramon Roger Galveston ERA 2.51
Charles Harper Port Arthur RBI 126
Conklyn Meriwether Lake Charles HR 24
Charles Harper Port Arthur HR 24

1951 B Gulf Coast League - schedule
President: Howard Green

Team Standings W L PCT GB Attend Managers
Corpus Christi Aces 98 56 .636 - 89,632 Red Davis
Harlingen Capitals 86 68 .559 12 65,762 Sam Harshaney / Earl Caldwell / Carpenter
Brownsville Charros 79 74 .516 18.5 46,360 Jesse Landrum
Laredo Apaches 75 79 .487 23 48,049 Julian Morgan / Marty Errante / SoRelle
Galveston White Caps 71 83 .461 27 63,037 Harry Gumbert
Texas City Texans 70 84 .455 28 46,617 Rollie Hemsley / William Rogers
Port Arthur Sea Hawks 69 84 .451 28.5 79,601 Charles Baron / Carl Carter
Lake Charles Lakers 66 86 .434 31 67,468 Harry Chozen

Playoffs: Corpus Christi 4 games Laredo 2; Brownsville 4 games, Harlingen 2.
Finals: Brownsville 4 games, Corpus Christi 3.

Player Statistics
Player Team Stat Tot Player Team Stat Tot
Stan Goletz Brownsville BA .378 Bud Chipman Port Arthur W 22
Stan Goletz Brownsville Runs 137 Ramon Salgado Texas City SO 270
Stan Goletz Brownsville Hits 207 Earl Caldwell Harlingen ERA 2.21
Robert Moyer Corpus Christi RBI 164
Robert Moyer Corpus Christi HR 37
Stan Goletz Brownsville HR 37

1952 B Gulf Coast League - schedule
President: Howard Green

Team Standings W L PCT GB Attend Managers
Port Arthur Sea Hawks 89 65 .578 - 86,240 Carl Carter
Corpus Christi Aces 80 73 .523 8.5 73,687 Tom Pullig
Harlingen Capitals 80 73 .523 8.5 79,985 Bob Hamric
Galveston White Caps 80 74 .519 9 61,824 Stan Goletz / Harry Gumbert
Laredo Apaches 76 77 .497 12.5 48,254 Joe King
Brownsville Charros 76 77 .497 12.5 69,991 Dick Midkiff / Richard Gosselin
Lake Charles Lakers 69 85 .448 20 82,270 Sid Gautreaux / Joe Kracher
Texas City Texans 64 90 .416 25 44,001 Bones Sanders / Derrast Williams / Skinner

Playoffs: Port Arthur 4 games, Galveston 2; Harlingen 4 games, Corpus Christi 3.
Finals: Harlingen 4 games, Port Arthur 1.

Player Statistics
Player Team Stat Tot Player Team Stat Tot
Bill Radulovich Port Arthur BA .389 Ray Contreras Galveston W 22
Walter Sessi Brownsville Runs 148 William Guthrie Harlingen SO 166
Bill Radulovich Port Arthur Hits 212 Earl Caldwell Harlingen ERA 2.73
Walter Sessi Brownsville RBI 179
Walter Sessi Brownsville HR 45

1953 B Gulf Coast League - schedule
President: Guy Airey

Team Standings W L PCT GB Attend Managers
Galveston White Caps 94 48 .562 - 52,763 Barney White
Texas City Texans 87 57 .604 8 36,354 Bones Sanders
Harlingen Capitals 77 69 .527 19 53,649 Bob Hamric
Laredo Apaches 71 76 .483 25.5 42,347 Speedy Montalvo / Bobby Herrera
Brownsville Charros 69 78 .469 27.5 44,266 Hayden Greer / Walter Sessi / Harshaney
Port Arthur Sea Hawks 67 80 .456 29.5 48,805 Carl Carter
Corpus Christi Aces 61 83 .424 34 53,489 Jack Trench / George Fisher
Lake Charles Lakers 54 89 .378 40.5 52,669 Buddy Hancken

Playoffs: Galveston 4 games, Laredo 1; Texas City 4 games, Harlingen 3.
Finals: Texas City 4 games, Galveston 2.

Player Statistics
Player Team Stat Tot Player Team Stat Tot
Juan Senties Laredo BA .379 Bill J. Bagwell Texas City W 26
Ron Gifford Corpus Christi Runs 135 Tillman Conovan Galveston SO 212
Juan Senties Laredo Hits 211 James Price Harlingen ERA 1.93
Henry Robinson Galveston RBI 130
Henry Robinson Galveston HR 29

League Records 1950-1953[edit]

Batting
Player Team Stat Tot Yr Player Team Stat Tot Yr
Herb Nauert Harlingen G 154 51 Bill Radulovich Port Arthur BA .389 52
John Faucett Galveston AB 651 52 Bill Radulovich Port Arthur Runs 148 52
Arthur Edinger Jacksonville H 212 50 Bill Radulovich Port Arthur H 212 52
Walter Sessi Brownsville RBI 179 52 Bill Radulovich Port Arthur 2B 54 52
Warren Schroeder Port Arthur 3B 19 53 Walter Sessi Brownsville HR 45 52
Walter Sessi Brownsville TB 380 52 Jack Terrill Lufkin/Leesv SAC 18 50
Eugene Depperschmidt Port Arthur SB 50 53 Walter Sessi Brownsville BB 128 52
Claudio Barcello Port Arthur SO 119 52


Pitching
Player Team Stat Tot Yr Player Team Stat Tot Yr
Leslie Kash Port Arthur GA 54 53 Vallie Eaves Lufkin/Leesvi CG 31 50
G.T. Walters Crowley W 30 50 Dempsey Sterling Port Arthur L 19 50
James Price Harlingen Pct .857, 24-4 53 James Price Harlingen ERA 1.93 53
Bob Upton Jacksonville IP 326 50 James Hagan Jacksonville ShO 6 50
James Price Harlingen ShO 6 53 Bob Upton Jacksonville SO 346 50
G.T. Walters Crowley BB 183 50


Teams, Managers and Statistics 1966-2019[edit]

Rookie 1966-2019[edit]

1966 Rookie Gulf Coast League
President: George MacDonald, Sr.

Team Standings W L PCT GB Managers
GCL Yankees 32 16 .667 - Dick Berardino
GCL Braves 27 21 .563 5 Tom Saffell
GCL Twins 24 24 .500 8 Fred Waters
GCL Cardinals 20 28 .417 12 George Kissell
GCL White Sox 17 31 .354 15 Frank Parenti

All games played at Sarasota, Florida.

Player Statistics
Player Team Stat Tot Player Team Stat Tot
Tony Solaita Yankees BA .324 Tom Hall Twins W 6
Joe Pactwa Yankees Runs 37 Wenty Ford Braves W 6
Wayne Dees Cardinals Hits 48 Tom Hall Twins SO 100
Tony Solaita Yankees RBI 40 Eugene Damron Braves 1.88
Fred Winston Yankees HR 5

1967 Rookie Gulf Coast League
President: George MacDonald, Sr.

Team Standings W L PCT GB Managers
GCL Athletics 35 22 .614 0 Connie Ryan
GCL Indians 30 29 .508 6 Gordon Seyfried
GCL Twins 29 29 .500 6.5 Fred Waters
GCL White Sox 27 29 .482 7.5 Bruce Andrew
GCL Braves 27 32 .458 9 Tom Saffell
GCL Cardinals 25 32 .439 10 George Kissell

Games played at Sarasota and Bradenton Florida.
Total Attendance: 10,103

Player Statistics
Player Team Stat Tot Player Team Stat Tot
Phil Trombino Cardinals BA .331 Dave Goltz Twins W 6
Edward Southard Indians Runs 41 Ron Butterfield Indians W 6
Edward Southard Indians Hits 61 Ron Butterfield Indians SO 64
Joe Fanning Braves RBI 29 Dave Goltz Twins ERA 2.00
Bob Storm Twins HR 7

1968 Rookie Gulf Coast League
President: George MacDonald, Sr.

Team Standings W L PCT GB Managers
GCL Athletics 39 21 .650 - Billy Herman
GCL Cardinals 34 27 .557 5.5 George Kissell / Ray Hathaway
GCL Indians 33 27 .550 6 Ken Aspromonte
GCL Twins 32 27 .542 6.5 Fred Waters
GCL Reds 28 33 .459 11.5 Bill Lajoie
GCL Pirates 27 33 .450 12 Buddy Pritchard
GCL Tigers 27 36 .429 13.5 Wayne Blackburn
GCL White Sox 21 37 .362 17 Tom Saffell

Games played at Sarasota and Bradenton Florida.
Total Attendance: 12,579

Player Statistics
Player Team Stat Tot Player Team Stat Tot
Joe Bowen White Sox BA .338 William Ingram Athletics W 8
Rennie Stennett Twins Runs 46 Ron Oglesby Twins W 8
Rennie Stennett Twins Hits 74 Dave Sells Pirates W 8
Rennie Stennett Twins RBI 40 John Hefferon Athletics SO 80
Michael Holbrook Twins HR 8 John Howell Indians SO 80
John Hefferon Athletics ERA 1.67

1969 Rookie Gulf Coast League
President: George MacDonald, Sr.

Team Standings W L PCT GB Managers
GCL Expos 31 22 .585 - Jay Porter
GCL Indians 30 23 .566 1 Joe Lutz
GCL Reds 30 24 .556 1.5 George Scherger
GCL Pirates 28 26 .519 3.5 Buddy Pritchard
GCL White Sox 26 27 .491 5 Bruce Andrew
GCL Twins 21 32 .396 10 Fred Waters
GCL Cardinals 21 33 .389 10.5 Tom Burgess

Games played at Sarasota and Bradenton Florida.
Total Attendance: 8,817

Player Statistics
Player Team Stat Tot Player Team Stat Tot
Ray Johnson Indians BA .304 Clarence Cooper Reds W 8
Tim Mappin Twins Runs 32 Balor Moore Expos W 91
Ray Johnson Indians Hits 55 Balor Moore Expos ERA 0.27
Doug Heykens Reds RBI 30
Russ Bodkin Cardinals HR 4
Ronald McDonald Twins HR 4
Mike Poepping Twins HR 4

1970 Rookie Gulf Coast League
President: George MacDonald, Sr.

Team Standings W L PCT GB Managers
GCL White Sox 36 24 .600 - Joe Jones
GCL Expos 36 27 .571 1.5 Ed Sadowski
GCL Indians 34 26 .567 2 Joe Lutz
GCL Twins 34 29 .549 3.5 Fred Waters
GCL Cardinals 32 28 .533 4 Tom Burgess
GCL Reds 25 35 .417 11 Ron Plaza
GCL Tourists 26 37 .413 11.5 Ed Napoleon
GCL Pirates 23 40 .365 14.5 Dick Cole

Games played at Sarasota and Bradenton Florida.
Total Attendance: 8,772

Player Statistics
Player Team Stat Tot Player Team Stat Tot
Mark Carlson Twins BA .359 Harold McClain White Sox W 10
Burnel Flowers Indians Runs 55 Harold McClain White Sox SO 108
Mark Carlson Twins Hits 78 Harold McClain White Sox ERA 1.27
Jeff Newman Indians RBI 53
Bob Gorinski Twins HR 6
Dave Parker Pirates HR 6
Jeff Newman Indians HR 6

1971 Rookie Gulf Coast League
President: George MacDonald, Sr.

Team Standings W L PCT GB Managers
GCL Royals 40 13 .735 - Buzzy Keller
GCL White Sox 30 22 .577 9.5 Joe Jones
GCL Indians 28 24 .538 11.5 Len Johnston
GCL Reds 23 29 .442 16.5 Ron Plaza
GCL Twins 22 30 .423 17.5 Fred Waters
GCL Pirates 20 32 .385 19.5 Ed Napoleon
GCL Cardinals 20 33 .377 20 Tom Burgess

Games played at Sarasota and Bradenton Florida.
Total Attendance: 10,818

Player Statistics
Player Team Stat Tot Player Team Stat Tot
Jim Norris Indians BA .382 Bob Gipson Royals W 7
Jim Norris Indians Runs 34 Hector Artiles Reds SO 64
Jim Norris Indians Hits 63 Paul Sands White Sox ERA 1.89
Dave Revering Reds RBI 33
Dave Revering Reds HR 8

1972 Rookie Gulf Coast League
President: George MacDonald, Sr. / George MacDonald Jr.

Team Standings W L PCT GB Managers
GCL Cubs 41 22 .651 - Walt Dixon
GCL Royals 41 22 .651 - Buzzy Keller
GCL Indians 34 26 .567 5.5 Pinky May
GCL White Sox 34 27 .557 6 Joe Jones
GCL Cardinals 27 32 .458 12 Bobby Dews
GCL Red Birds 23 35 .397 15.5 Julio Gotay
GCL Pirates 21 39 .350 18.5 Ed Napoleon
GCL Reds 21 39 .350 18.5 Ron Plaza

Games played at Sarasota and Bradenton Florida.
Total Attendance: 8,306

Player Statistics
Player Team Stat Tot Player Team Stat Tot
Cleo Kilpatrick White Sox BA .329 Donald Oxindine Royals W 8
Cleo Kilpatrick White Sox Runs 46 Larry Hubbard Royals SO 90
Cleo Kilpatrick White Sox Hits 77 Glenn Bryant White Sox SO 90
Cleo Kilpatrick White Sox RBI 38 Larry Hubbard Royals ERA 1.24
Cleo Kilpatrick White Sox HR 5

1973 Rookie Gulf Coast League
President: George MacDonald, Jr.

Team Standings W L PCT GB Managers
GCL Rangers 41 15 .732 - Bill Haywood
GCL Indians 32 24 .571 9 Len Johnston
GCL White Sox 29 26 .527 11.5 Joe Jones
GCL Red Birds 29 27 .518 12 Lee Thomas
GCL Royals 27 28 .491 13.5 Buzzy Keller
GCL Cubs 27 28 .491 13.5 Q.V. Lowe
GCL Cardinals 25 30 .455 15.5 Ken Boyer
GCL Reds 20 32 .385 19 Ron Plaza
GCL Pirates 17 37 .315 23 Ed Napoleon

Games played at Sarasota and Bradenton Florida.

Player Statistics
Player Team Stat Tot Player Team Stat Tot
Larry Foster White Sox BA .382 Len Barker Rangers W 7
Gary Cooper Rangers Runs 50 Jim McCutchin Indians W 7
Curt Minges White Sox Hits 59 Barry Smith White Sox W 7
Jonathan Astroth Rangers RBI 43 James Temple Cubs W 7
Hector Eduardo Cardinals HR 6 Mike Krukow Cubs SO 80
Byron Wilkerson Cubs ERA 1.13

1974 Rookie Gulf Coast League
President: George MacDonald, Jr.

Team Standings W L PCT GB Managers
GCL Cubs 33 14 .702 - Jack Mull
GCL Royals Academy 35 16 .686 0 Billy Goodman
GCL Rangers 32 20 .615 3.5 Bill Haywood
GCL Royals 29 19 .604 4.5 Billy Scripture
GCL Cardinals 27 21 .563 6.5 Tom Burgess / Bobby Dews
GCL White Sox 23 26 .469 11 Joe Jones
GCL Expos 21 33 .389 15.5 Pat Daugherty
GCL Indians 16 36 .308 19.5 Wilfredo Calvino
GCL Pirates 11 42 .208 25 Woody Huyke

Games played at Sarasota and Bradenton Florida.

Player Statistics
Player Team Stat Tot Player Team Stat Tot
Joe Gates Academy BA .379 Paul Bock White Sox W 8
Joe Gates Academy Runs 54 Steve Hamrick Cubs SO 87
Darrell Parker Academy Hits 67 Steve Hamrick Cubs ERA 0.93
Darrell Parker Academy RBI 38
Edwin Olszta White Sox HR 4

1975 Rookie Gulf Coast League
President: George MacDonald, Jr.

Team Standings W L PCT GB Managers
GCL Rangers 41 12 .774 - Joe Klein
GCL Royals 31 18 .633 8 Gary Blaylock
GCL Cubs 30 24 .556 11.5 Jack Hiatt
GCL Pirates 23 31 .426 18.5 Woody Huyke
GCL White Sox 23 31 .426 18.5 Joe Jones
GCL Indians 19 33 .365 21.5 Tony Pacheco
GCL Cardinals 17 35 .327 23.5 Fred Koenig

Games played at Sarasota and Bradenton Florida.

Player Statistics
Player Team Stat Tot Player Team Stat Tot
James Alessio Cubs BA .331 Bob Barr Royals W 6
Ed Miller Rangers Runs 47 Dave McCarthy Rangers W 6
Nelson Norman Pirates Hits 53 Randy McMurray Rangers W 6
Clint Hurdle Royals RBI 31 Mark Soroko Rangers W 6
Luis Silverio Royals HR 5 Don Robinson Pirates SO 70
Harold Kelly Rangers ERA 0.88

1976 Rookie Gulf Coast League
President: George MacDonald, Jr.

Team Standings W L PCT GB Managers
GCL Rangers 38 16 .704 - Joe Klein
GCL Cubs 36 17 .679 1.5 Walt Dixon
GCL Royals 29 25 .537 9 Jose Martinez
GCL Cardinals 27 24 .529 9.5 Dave Ricketts
GCL White Sox 23 30 .434 14.5 Joe Jones
GCL Braves 21 32 .396 16.5 Chuck Goggin / Pedro Gonzalez
GCL Pirates 11 41 .212 26 Woody Huyke

Games played at Sarasota and Bradenton Florida.

Player Statistics
Player Team Stat Tot Player Team Stat Tot
Billy Sample Rangers BA .382 Danny England Cubs W 10
Greg Jemison Rangers Runs 40 Fred Howard White Sox SO 76
John Hoscheidt Royals Hits 59 Steve Comer Rangers ERA 0.90
Dave Rivera Rangers RBI 40
Dave Rivera Rangers HR 4
Darrell Vosejpka Royals HR 4

1977 Rookie Gulf Coast League
President: George MacDonald, Jr.

Team Standings W L PCT GB Managers
GCL White Sox 38 14 .731 - Joe Jones
GCL Royals 34 19 .642 4.5 Billy Scripture
GCL Cubs 30 24 .556 9 Ron Matney
GCL Rangers 27 27 .500 12 Joe Klein
GCL Braves 22 31 .415 16.5 Pedro Gonzalez
GCL Astros 22 32 .407 17 Julio Linares
GCL Pirates 22 32 .407 17 Woody Huyke
GCL Expos 19 35 .352 20 Ray Bellino

Games played at Sarasota and Bradenton Florida.

Player Statistics
Player Team Stat Tot Player Team Stat Tot
Dennis Webb Royals BA .374 Rich Barnes White Sox W 8
Anthony Hill White Sox Runs 49 Rich Barnes White Sox SO 61
Rusty Kuntz White Sox Runs 49 Vince Valentini Cubs ERA 0.98
Dennis Webb Royals Runs 49 Dennis Webb Royals Hits 73
Marv Wooten Royals RBI 47
Phil Westendorf Royals HR 8

1978 Rookie Gulf Coast League
President: George MacDonald, Jr.

Team Standings W L PCT GB Managers
GCL Rangers 33 22 .600 - Joe Klein
GCL Royals 31 24 .564 2 Jose Martinez
GCL Cubs 30 24 .556 2.5 Randy Hundley
GCL Braves 25 30 .455 8 Pedro Gonzalez
GCL Astros 23 31 .426 9.5 Julio Linares
GCL Pirates 21 32 .396 11 Woody Huyke

Games played at Sarasota and Bradenton Florida.

Player Statistics
Player Team Stat Tot Player Team Stat Tot
Tim Tolman Astros BA .344 Juan Alduey Braves W 6
Ray Bresnahan Royals Runs 41 Stephen Hartery Cubs W 6
Ray Bresnahan Royals Hits 54 Kevin Kirby Cubs W 6
Terry Bogener Rangers RBI 32 Kevin Houston Astros SO 65
Ira Turner Royals HR 7 Mike Vickers Rangers ERA 1.96

1979 Rookie Gulf Coast League
President: George MacDonald, Jr.

Team Standings W L PCT GB Managers
GCL Astros 33 19 .635 - Julio Linares
GCL Rangers 33 21 .611 1 Andy Hancock
GCL Royals Gold 29 23 .558 4 Jose Martinez
GCL Braves 26 28 .481 8 Pedro Gonzalez
GCL Royals Blue 24 29 .453 9.5 Brian Murphy
GCL Pirates 20 32 .385 13 Woody Huyke
GCL Cubs 19 31 .380 13.5 Ken Rudolph

Games played at Sarasota and Bradenton Florida.

Player Statistics
Player Team Stat Tot Player Team Stat Tot
Mike Brewer Royals Gold BA .371 Doug Welenc Astros W 7
Robin Townley Royals Gold Runs 43 Doug Welenc Astros SO 51
Mike Brewer Royals Gold Hits 76 Michael Roberts Rangers ERA 0.71
Mike Brewer Royals Gold RBI 47
Greg Dikos Braves HR 5
Leon Doak Royals Gold HR 5
Miguel Sosa Braves HR 5

1980 Rookie Gulf Coast League
President: Tom Saffell

Team Standings W L PCT GB Managers
GCL Royals Blue 40 23 .635 - Joe Jones
GCL Astros Blue 38 24 .613 1.5 Eric Swanson
GCL Braves 37 25 .597 2.5 Pedro Gonzalez
GCL Rangers 35 28 .556 5 Andy Hancock
GCL Astros Orange 34 28 .548 5.5 Fernando Tatis
GCL Cubs 33 29 .532 6.5 Rich Morales
GCL Yankees 27 35 .435 12.5 Carlos Tosca
GCL Pirates 24 39 .381 16 Woody Huyke
GCL Royals Gold 22 40 .355 17.5 Roy Tanner
GCL White Sox 22 41 .349 18 Duane Shaffer

Games played at Sarasota and Bradenton Florida.
Total Attendance: 10,680

Player Statistics
Player Team Stat Tot Player Team Stat Tot
Marc Thomas Astros Blue BA .338 Junior Cooper Royals Blue W 8
Bill Weems Astros Blue Runs 52 Bert Johnson Royals Blue W 8
Butch Davis Royals Blue Hits 74 Mike Mason Rangers SO 55
Tom Johnson Cubs RBI 42 Scott Eichholz Cubs ERA 1.15
Bert Gjesdal Yankees HR 7

1981 Rookie Gulf Coast League
President: Tom Saffell

Team Standings W L PCT GB Managers
GCL Royals Gold 44 20 .688 - Roy Tanner
GCL White Sox 41 23 .641 3 John Boles
GCL Royals Blue 35 28 .556 8.5 Joe Jones
GCL Astros Orange 33 28 .541 9.5 Lyle Olsen
GCL Pirates 32 28 .533 10 Woody Huyke
GCL Rangers 32 30 .516 11 Andy Hancock
GCL Yankees 30 29 .508 12.5 Carlos Tosca
GCL Braves 28 34 .452 15 Pedro Gonzalez
GCL Blue Jays 26 39 .400 18.5 Rich Hacker
GCL Cubs 25 38 .397 18.5 Hugh Yancy
GCL Padres 25 38 .397 18.5 James Zarilla
GCL Astros Blue 22 38 .367 20 Eric Swanson

Games played at Sarasota and Bradenton Florida.

Player Statistics
Player Team Stat Tot Player Team Stat Tot
Wendell Henderson Cubs BA .356 Mark Gubicza Royals Gold W 8
Bill Pecota Royals Blue Runs 61 Jack Hardy White Sox W 8
Wendell Henderson Cubs Hits 72 Jack Hardy White Sox SO 78
Tom Thompson Royals Gold/Blue RBI 44 Ed Reilly Astros Orange ERA 1.30
Tom Thompson Royals Gold/Blue HR 10

1982 Rookie Gulf Coast League
President: Tom Saffell

Team Standings W L PCT GB Managers
GCL Yankees 42 21 .667 - Carlos Tosca
GCL White Sox 40 23 .635 2 John Boles
GCL Rangers 36 27 .571 6 Tom Grieve
GCL Braves 32 31 .508 10 Pedro Gonzalez
GCL Blue Jays 30 33 .476 12 Hector Torres
GCL Cubs 30 33 .476 12 Jim Fairey
GCL Padres 29 34 .460 13 Manny Crespo
GCL Royals 28 35 .444 14 Joe Jones
GCL Pirates 27 35 .435 14.5 Woody Huyke
GCL Astros 20 42 .323 21.5 Jose Tartabull

Games played at Sarasota and Bradenton Florida.

Player Statistics
Player Team Stat Tot Player Team Stat Tot
David McLaughlin White Sox BA .350 Rich DeVincenzo White Sox W 9
David McLaughlin White Sox Runs 48 Daryl Humphrey Yankees W 9
David McLaughlin White Sox Hits 83 Rich DeVincenzo White Sox SO 94
Fred McGriff Yankees RBI 41 Dave Hopkins Rangers ERA 1.67
Darnel Nelson Yankees RBI 41
Fred McGriff Yankees HR 9

1983 Rookie Gulf Coast League
President: Tom Saffell

North Standings W L PCT GB Managers
GCL Dodgers 37 23 .617 - Gary LaRocque
GCL Braves 32 28 .533 5 Pedro Gonzalez
GCL Pirates 28 32 .467 9 Woody Huyke
GCL Blue Jays 15 46 .246 22.5 Epy Guerrero
South Standings W L PCT GB Managers
GCL Rangers 40 22 .645 - Andy Hancock
GCL White Sox 38 24 .613 2 Steve Dillard
GCL Royals 30 31 .492 9.5 Joe Jones
GCL Astros 29 32 .475 10.5 Jose Tartabull
GCL Mets 24 35 .407 14.5 Vern Hoscheit

Games played at Sarasota and Bradenton Florida.
Playoff: Dodgers 1 game, Rangers, 0.

Player Statistics
Player Team Stat Tot Player Team Stat Tot
Peter Mueller Astros BA .376 Kevin Kristan White Sox W 9
Mike Taylor White Sox Runs 55 Dennis Powell Dodgers SO 103
Peter Mueller Astros Hits 79 Ricky Hester Rangers ERA 1.17
Warren Bachmann Braves RBI 47
Mike Taylor White Sox HR 8
Dimas Gutierrez Pirates HR 8

1984 Rookie Gulf Coast League
President: Tom Saffell

North Standings W L PCT GB Managers
GCL Rangers 36 27 .571 - Mike Bucci
GCL Dodgers 34 29 .540 2 Joe Alvarez
GCL Braves 31 32 .492 5 Pedro Gonzalez
GCL Blue Jays 29 34 .460 7 Ray Webster
GCL Pirates 21 42 .333 15 Woody Huyke
South Standings W L PCT GB Managers
GCL White Sox 41 22 .651 - Steve Dillard
GCL Astros 36 27 .571 5 Jose Tartabull
GCL Reds 32 31 .508 9 Sam Mejias
GCL Yankees 28 35 .444 13 Jack Gillis
GCL Phillies 27 36 .429 14 Roly de Armas

Games played at Sarasota and Bradenton Florida.
Playoff: Rangers 1 game, White Sox 0.

Player Statistics
Player Team Stat Tot Player Team Stat Tot
Drew Denson Braves BA .322 Jim Filippi White Sox W 10
Jerry Bertolani White Sox Runs 49 Mark Cieslak Reds SO 76
Drew Denson Braves Hits 77 Jim Filippi White Sox ERA 0.61
Drew Denson Braves RBI 45
Michael Smiciklas Braves HR 10
Drew Denson Braves HR 10

1985 Rookie Gulf Coast League
President: Tom Saffell

North Standings W L PCT GB Managers
GCL Rangers 33 29 .532 - Rudy Jaramillo
GCL Dodgers 28 33 .459 4.5 Joe Alvarez
GCL Braves 26 35 .426 6.5 Pedro Gonzalez
GCL Blue Jays 23 39 .371 10 Rocket Wheeler
GCL Pirates 15 47 .242 18 Woody Huyke
South Standings W L PCT GB Managers
GCL Yankees 43 18 .705 - Carlos Tosca
GCL White Sox 40 22 .645 3.5 J.C. Martin
GCL Royals 38 24 .613 5.5 Joe Jones
GCL Reds 38 24 .613 5.5 Sam Mejias
GCL Astros 24 37 .393 19 Julio Linares

Games played at Sarasota and Bradenton Florida.
Playoff: Yankees and Rangers were rained out. Yankees were declared champions on the basis of overall winning percentage.

Player Statistics
Player Team Stat Tot Player Team Stat Tot
Rob Lambert Yankees BA .350 Wayne Edwards White Sox W 7
Rob Lambert Yankees Runs 51 Donn Pall White Sox W 7
Rob Lambert Yankees Hits 79 Dick Sisler,Jr. Yankees W 7
Ted Higgins Yankees RBI 36 Ricky Rojas Royals SO 78
Chris Alvarez White Sox HR 5 Alvin West Rangers ERA 1.33

1986 Rookie Gulf Coast League
President: Tom Saffell

North Standings W L PCT GB Managers
GCL Dodgers 33 28 .541 - Joe Alvarez
GCL Expos 33 29 .532 .5 Mike Easom
GCL Rangers 31 31 .500 2.5 Rudy Jaramillo
GCL Braves 29 34 .460 5 Pedro Gonzalez
GCL Pirates 24 39 .381 10 Woody Huyke
South Standings W L PCT GB Managers
GCL Reds 34 28 .548 - Sam Mejias
GCL Astros 34 29 .540 .5 Julio Linares
GCL Yankees 33 29 .532 1 Fred Ferreira
GCL White Sox 31 32 .492 3.5 Steve Dillard
GCL Royals 30 33 .476 4.5 Luis Silverio

Games played at Sarasota and Bradenton Florida.
Playoff:Dodgers 1 game, Reds 0.

Player Statistics
Player Team Stat Tot Player Team Stat Tot
John Joslyn Royals BA .339 Carl Thomas Dodgers W 8
Bernie Williams Yankees Runs 45 Carl Thomas Dodgers SO 77
Amilcar Valdez Dodgers Hits 69 Wayne Rosenthal Rangers ERA .073
Edwardo Gonzalez Yankees RBI 48
Edwardo Gonzalez Yankees HR 9

1987 Rookie Gulf Coast League
President: Tom Saffell

North Standings W L PCT GB Managers
GCL Dodgers 43 20 .683 - Joe Alvarez
GCL Pirates 33 30 .516 10 Woody Huyke
GCL Yankees 31 32 .492 12 Fred Ferreira
GCL Expos 21 42 .333 22 Jethro McIntyre
GCL Braves 20 43 .317 23 Pedro Gonzalez
South Standings W L PCT GB Managers
GCL Royals 40 23 .635 - Luis Silverio
GCL White Sox 39 24 .619 1 Steve Dillard
GCL Astros 32 30 .516 7.5 Julio Linares
GCL Reds 32 31 .508 8 Sam Mejias
GCL Rangers 23 39 .371 16.5 Stan Hough

Games played at Sarasota and Bradenton Florida.
Playoff:Dodgers 1 game, Royals 0.

Player Statistics
Player Team Stat Tot Player Team Stat Tot
Henry Rodriguez Dodgers BA .331 Bruce Colson Reds W 7
Bob Knecht Royals Runs 55 Greg Karklins Royals W 7
Luke Sable Rangers Hits 69 Danny Newman Astros W 7
Eric Anthony Astros RBI 46 Carl Nordstrom Reds W 7
Eric Anthony Astros HR 10 Chris Cerny Dodgers SO 72
Chris Lee Astros ERA 1.15

1988 Rookie Gulf Coast League
President: Tom Saffell

North Standings W L PCT GB Managers
GCL Royals 39 24 .619 - Carlos Tosca
GCL Indians 38 25 .603 1 Billy Williams
GCL Astros 28 35 .444 11 Julio Linares
GCL Reds 21 42 .333 18 Sam Mejias
South Standings W L PCT GB Managers
GCL Yankees 45 18 .714 - Brian Butterfield
GCL Dodgers 43 20 .683 2 Joe Alvarez
GCL White Sox 42 21 .667 3 Art Kusnyer
GCL Rangers 35 28 .586 10 Chino Cadahia
GCL Pirates 26 37 .413 19 Julio Garcia
GCL Expos 24 39 .381 21 Dave Jauss
GCL Mets 21 42 .333 24 John Tamargo
GCL Braves 16 47 .254 29 Pedro Gonzalez

Games played at Sarasota, Bradenton, Baseball City and Kissimmee, Florida.
Playoff: Yankees 1 game, Royals 0.

Player Statistics
Player Team Stat Tot Player Team Stat Tot
Scott Tedder White Sox BA .341 Robin Nina Dodgers W 10
Darrin Campbell Indians Runs 45 Cullen Hartzog Yankees SO 82
Scott Tedder White Sox Hits 73 Garland Kiser Indians ERA 1.29
Marc Tepper Indians RBI 45
Steve Lemuth Expos HR 8

1989 Rookie Gulf Coast League
President: Tom Saffell

North Standings W L PCT GB Managers
GCL Dodgers 40 23 .635 - Jerry Royster
GCL Reds 37 26 .587 3 Sam Mejias
GCL Royals 35 28 .556 5 Carlos Tosca
GCL Indians 34 29 .540 6 Mike Bucci
GCL Red Sox 27 36 .429 13 Felix Maldonado
GCL Astros 16 47 .254 24 Julio Linares
South Standings W L PCT GB Managers
GCL Yankees 41 22 .651 - Jack Gillis
GCL White Sox 40 23 .635 1.5 Ed Pebley
GCL Braves 37 26 .587 4 Jim Procopio
GCL Rangers 33 30 .524 8 Chino Cadahia
GCL Expos 28 35 .444 13 Jerry Weinstein
GCL Twins 27 36 .429 14 Joel Lepel
GCL Mets 25 38 .397 16 John Tamargo
GCL Pirates 21 42 .333 20 Woody Huyke

Games played at Sarasota, Bradenton, Baseball City, Kissimmee, Plant City and Port Charlotte, Florida.
Playoff: Yankees 2 games, Dodgers 1.

Player Statistics
Player Team Stat Tot Player Team Stat Tot
Freddy Gonzalez Dodgers BA .380 Sterling Hitchcock Yankees W 9
Ossie Apolinario Braves Runs 54 Sterling Hitchcock Yankees SO 98
Ossie Apolinario Braves Hits 74 Mike Shepherd Braves ERA 1.43
Ramon Jimenez Yankees RBI 46
Ramon Jimenez Yankees HR 7

1990 Rookie Gulf Coast League
President: Tom Saffell

North Standings City W L PCT GB Managers
GCL Dodgers Kissimmee 38 25 .603 - Ivan DeJesus
GCL Reds Plant City 36 27 .571 2 Sam Mejias
GCL Red Sox Winter Haven 34 29 .540 4 Felix Maldonado
GCL Astros Kissimmee 33 30 .524 5 Julio Linares
GCL Royals Baseball City 25 38 .397 13 Carlos Tosca
GCL Indians Winter Haven 23 40 .365 15 Dean Treanor
South Standings City W L PCT GB Managers
GCL Expos Bradenton 40 23 .635 - Lorenzo Bundy
GCL Rangers Port Charlotte 36 27 .571 4 Chino Cadahia
GCL Braves Bradenton 33 29 .532 6.5 Jim Procopio
GCL Yankees Sarasota 32 30 .516 7.5 Glenn Sherlock
GCL Twins Sarasota 32 30 .516 7.5 Joel Lepel
GCL Mets Sarasota 29 30 .492 9 John Tamargo
GCL Pirates Bradenton 25 37 .403 14.5 Julio Garcia
GCL White Sox Sarasota 21 42 .333 19 Mike Gellinger

Playoff: Dodgers 2 games, Expos 0.

Player Statistics
Player Team Stat Tot Player Team Stat Tot
Tom Houk Twins BA .344 Melvin Gonzales Red Sox W 9
Domingo Mota Dodgers Runs 46 Jose Martinez Mets SO 90
Amadoz Arias Reds Runs 46 Mariano Rivera Yankees ERA 0.17
Domingo Mota Dodgers Hits 73
Pedro Valdes Dodgers RBI 43
Jamie Dismuke Reds HR 7

1991 Rookie Gulf Coast League
President: Tom Saffell

North Standings City W L PCT GB Managers
GCL Red Sox Winter Haven 33 27 .550 - Felix Maldonado
GCL Royals Baseball City 31 29 .517 2 Bob Herold
GCL Dodgers Kissimmee 29 31 .483 4 Ivan DeJesus
GCL Astros Kissimmee 27 33 .450 6 Julio Linares
Central Standings City W L PCT GB Managers
GCL Expos Bradenton 32 28 .533 - Keith Snider
GCL White Sox Sarasota 30 29 .508 1.5 Jaime Garcia
GCL Pirates Bradenton 30 29 .508 1.5 Woody Huyke
GCL Braves Bradenton 30 29 .508 1.5 Jim Saul
GCL Yankees Tampa 27 32 .458 4.5 Ken Dominguez
South Standings City W L PCT GB Managers
GCL Orioles Sarasota 35 24 .593 - Ed Napoleon
GCL Blue Jays Port Charlotte 31 28 .525 4 Omar Malave
GCL Rangers Port Charlotte 30 29 .508 5 Chino Cadahia
GCL Twins Ft. Myers 27 33 .450 8.5 Dan Rohn
GCL Mets Sarasota 24 35 .407 11 Junior Roman

Playoff: Expos 1 game, Red Sox 0.
Finals: Expos 2 games, Orioles 1.

Player Statistics
Player Team Stat Tot Player Team Stat Tot
Angel Dotel Dodgers BA .400 Young Chul Sohn Dodgers W 7
Elston Hansen Yankees Runs 45 Rick Forney Orioles W 7
Elston Hansen Yankees Hits 68 Candy Berson Royals W 7
Joe Calder Pirates RBI 45 Mike Bovee Royals SO 76
Duane Thomas Royals HR 10 Ihosvany Marquez Orioles ERA 1.12

1992 Rookie Gulf Coast League
President: Tom Saffell

East Standings City W L PCT GB Managers
GCL Expos West Palm Beach 35 24 .593 - Nelson Norman
GCL Dodgers Port St. Lucie 32 27 .542 3 John Shoemaker
GCL Mets Port St. Lucie 29 30 .492 6 Junior Roman
GCL Braves West Palm Beach 22 37 .373 13 Jim Saul
Central Standings City W L PCT GB Managers
GCL Royals Baseball City 41 18 .695 - Mike Jirschele
GCL Marlins Kissimmee 33 27 .550 8.5 Carlos Tosca
GCL Astros Kissimmee 27 33 .450 14.5 Julio Linares
GCL Pirates Bradenton 23 37 .383 18.5 Woody Huyke
GCL Red Sox Winter Haven 18 41 .305 23 Frank White
West Standings City W L PCT GB Managers
GCL Blue Jays Dunedin 35 24 .593 - Omar Malave
GCL Yankees Tampa 31 28 .525 4 Gary Denbo
GCL Twins Lee County 30 28 .517 4.5 Jim Lemon
GCL White Sox Sarasota 30 29 .508 5 Mike Rojas
GCL Orioles Sarasota 29 29 .500 5.5 Phillip Wellman
GCL Rangers Port Charlotte 28 31 .475 7 Chino Cadahia

Playoff: Expos 1 game, Blue Jays 0.
Finals: Royals 2 games, Expos 1.

Player Statistics
Player Team Stat Tot Player Team Stat Tot
Johnny Damon Royals BA .349 Fernando DaSilva Expos W 10
Johnny Damon Royals Runs 58 Fernando DaSilva Expos SO 86
Chris Burr Rangers Hits 70 Jeff Cindrich Yankees ERA 0.80
Chris Burr Rangers RBI 47 Fernando DaSilva Expos Pct .909; 10-1
Chris Burr Rangers HR 6

1993 Rookie Gulf Coast League
President: Tom Saffell

East Standings City W L PCT GB Managers
GCL Mets Port St. Lucie 39 20 .661 - Junior Roman
GCL Braves West Palm Beach 32 26 .552 6.5 Jim Saul
GCL Expos West Palm Beach 27 31 .466 11.5 Nelson Norman
GCL Cubs Port St. Lucie 19 40 .322 20 Butch Hughes
North Standings City W L PCT GB Managers
GCL Astros Kissimmee 35 24 .593 - Julio Linares
GCL Marlins Kissimmee 32 28 .533 3.5 Jim Hendry
GCL Yankees Tampa 30 29 .508 5 Glenn Sherlock
GCL Blue Jays Dunedin 22 38 .367 13.5 Hector Torres
West Standings City W L PCT GB Managers
GCL Rangers Port Charlotte 40 20 .667 - Chino Cadahia
GCL White Sox Sarasota 32 27 .542 7.5 Mike Rojas
GCL Red Sox Ft. Myers 32 28 .533 8 Felix Maldonado
GCL Orioles Sarasota 30 28 .517 9 Oneri Fleita
GCL Royals Lee County 29 30 .492 10.5 Bob Herold
GCL Twins Lee County 23 36 .390 16.5 Jose Marzan
GCL Pirates Bradenton 21 38 .356 18.5 Woody Huyke

Playoff: Astros 1 game, Mets 0.
Finals: Rangers 2 games, Astros 0.

Player Statistics
Player Team Stat Tot Player Team Stat Tot
Larry Ephan Rangers BA .350 John Lombardi Orioles W 7
Tomas Arvelo Mets Runs 50 Joe Atwater Mets W 7
Mike Bell Rangers Hits 73 Kevin Hodges Royals W 7
Larry Ephan Rangers RBI 38 Ryan Creek Astros W 7
Marc Niethammer Expos HR 6 Jason Tatar Twins SO 73
John Lombardi Orioles ERA 0.92

1994 Rookie Gulf Coast League
President: Tom Saffell

East Standings City W L PCT GB Managers
GCL Marlins Melbourne 38 21 .644 - Juan Bustabad
GCL Expos West Palm Beach 35 24 .593 3 Nelson Norman
GCL Mets Port St. Lucie 32 27 .542 6 Junior Roman
GCL Braves West Palm Beach 13 46 .220 25 Jim Saul
North Standings City W L PCT GB Managers
GCL Astros Kissimmee 41 18 .695 - Bobby Ramos
GCL Yankees Tampa 26 32 .448 14.5 Hector Lopez
GCL Blue Jays Dunedin 26 34 .433 15.5 Doug Ault
GCL Cubs Kissimmee 25 34 .424 16 Phil Bradley
West Standings City W L PCT GB Managers
GCL Royals Lee County 47 12 .797 - Bob Herold
GCL Red Sox Ft. Myers 40 20 .667 7.5 Felix Maldonado
GCL Rangers Port Charlotte 32 28 .533 15.5 Chino Cadahia
GCL Pirates Bradenton 25 35 .417 22.5 Woody Huyke
GCL Orioles Sarasota 23 36 .390 24 Oneri Fleita
GCL Twins Lee County 22 38 .367 25.5 Jose Marzan
GCL White Sox Sarasota 20 40 .333 27.5 Mike Rojas

Playoff: Astros 1 game, Marlins 0.
Finals: Astros 2 games, Royals 1.

Player Statistics
Player Team Stat Tot Player Team Stat Tot
Sergio Nunez Royals BA .397 Rodney Nelson Royals W 9
Sergio Nunez Royals Runs 64 Tony Mounce Astros SO 72
Sergio Nunez Royals Hits 92 Jose Rosado Royals ERA 1.25
Mendy Lopez Royals RBI 50
Daniel Vasquez Rangers HR 9

1995 Rookie Gulf Coast League
President: Tom Saffell

East Standings City W L PCT GB Managers
GCL Marlins Melbourne 40 16 .714 - Juan Bustabad
GCL Mets Port St. Lucie 38 19 .667 2.5 John Stephenson
GCL Expos West Palm Beach 21 35 .375 19 Luis Dorante
GCL Braves West Palm Beach 14 43 .246 26.5 Jim Saul
North Standings City W L PCT GB Managers
GCL Tigers Lakeland 33 24 .579 - Kevin Bradshaw
GCL Yankees Tampa 32 26 .552 1.5 Hector Lopez
GCL Astros Kissimmee 32 26 .552 1.5 Bobby Ramos
GCL Blue Jays Dunedin 19 40 .322 15 Rocket Wheeler
Northwest Standings City W L PCT GB Managers
GCL White Sox Sarasota 36 22 .621 - Mike Gellinger
GCL Orioles Sarasota 34 25 .576 2.5 Julio Garcia
GCL Rangers Port Charlotte 24 34 .414 12 Chino Cadahia
GCL Pirates Bradenton 23 36 .390 13.5 Woody Huyke
Southwest Standings City W L PCT GB Managers
GCL Royals Lee County 37 20 .649 - Bob Herold
GCL Cubs Ft. Myers 35 22 .614 2 Sandy Alomar Sr.
GCL Red Sox Ft. Myers 21 36 .368 16 Felix Maldonado
GCL Twins Lee County 20 35 .364 16 Mike Boulanger

Playoff: Tigers 1 game, Marlins 0; Royals 1 game, White Sox 0.
Finals: Royals 2 games, Tigers 0.

Player Statistics
Player Team Stat Tot Player Team Stat Tot
Jose Cepeda Royals BA .348 Octavio Dotel Mets W 7
Thomas Peck Blue Jays Runs 42 Jamie Nichols White Sox W 7
Shawn Gallagher Rangers Hits 71 Octavio Dotel Mets SO 86
Gary Coffee Royals RBI 45 Jeff Martin Royals ERA 1.47
Gary Coffee Royals HR 11

1996 Rookie Gulf Coast League
President: Tom Saffell

East Standings City W L PCT GB Managers
GCL Expos West Palm Beach 41 18 .695 - Jim Gabella
GCL Marlins Melbourne 34 25 .576 7 Juan Bustabad
GCL Mets Port St. Lucie 29 30 .492 12 Mickey Brantley
GCL Braves West Palm Beach 14 45 .237 27 Robert Lucas / Chino Cadahia
North Standings City W L PCT GB Managers
GCL Yankees Tampa 37 21 .638 - Ken Dominguez
GCL Astros Kissimmee 31 28 .525 6.5 Bobby Ramos
GCL Tigers Lakeland 26 34 .433 12 Kevin Bradshaw
GCL Devil Rays St. Pete 24 35 .407 13.5 Bill Evers
Northwest Standings City W L PCT GB Managers
GCL Rangers Port Charlotte 37 23 .617 - Jim Byrd
GCL Orioles Sarasota 36 24 .600 1 Tommy Shields
GCL Pirates Bradenton 28 31 .475 8.5 Woody Huyke
GCL White Sox Sarasota 20 40 .333 17 Hector Rincones
Southwest Standings City W L PCT GB Managers
GCL Cubs Ft. Myers 34 26 .567 - Sandy Alomar Sr.
GCL Royals Ft. Myers 30 29 .508 3.5 Al Pedrique
GCL Twins Ft. Myers 30 30 .500 4 Mike Boulanger
GCL Red Sox Ft. Myers 24 36 .400 10 Bob Geren
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Playoff: Yankees 1 game, Expos 0; Rangers 1 game, Cubs 0;
Finals: Yankees 2 games, Rangers 0.

Player Statistics
Player Team Stat Tot Player Team Stat Tot
Donny Leon Yankees BA .361 Jonathan Widerski Marlins W 8
Aaron Miles Astros Runs 48 Jeriome Robertson Astros SO 98
Franklin Font Cubs Hits 72 Antonio Gholar Twins ERA 1.72
Donny Leon Yankees RBI 46
Derrick Bly Cubs HR 13

1997 Rookie Gulf Coast League
President: Tom Saffell

East Standings City W L PCT GB Managers
GCL Mets Port St. Lucie 42 18 .700 - Mickey Brantley / Doug Flynn
GCL Marlins Melbourne 31 28 .525 10.5 Jon Deeble
GCL Expos West Palm Beach 25 35 .417 17 Luis Dorante
GCL Braves West Palm Beach 21 38 .356 20.5 Frank Howard
Western Standings City W L PCT GB Managers
GCL Yankees Tampa 40 20 .667 - Ken Dominguez
GCL Tigers Lakeland 31 29 .517 9 Kevin Bradshaw
GCL Devil Rays St. Pete 25 35 .417 15 Bobby Ramos
GCL Astros Kissimmee 24 36 .400 16 Julio Linares
Northwest Standings City W L PCT GB Managers
GCL Royals Ft. Myers 36 24 .600 - Al Pedrique
GCL Rangers Port Charlotte 34 26 .567 2 James Byrd
GCL Red Sox Ft. Myers 31 28 .525 4.5 Luis Aguayo
GCL Twins Ft. Myers 28 32 .467 8 Steve Liddle
GCL Pirates Bradenton 27 32 .458 8.5 Woody Huyke
GCL Orioles Sarasota 27 33 .450 9 Butch Davis
GCL White Sox Sarasota 26 34 .433 10 Roly de Armas
GC Mets.jpg

Playoff: Mets 1 game, Yankees 0; Rangers 1 game, Royals 0;
Finals: Mets 2 games, Rangers 0.

Player Statistics
Player Team Stat Tot Player Team Stat Tot
Willy Ruiz Royals BA .360 Geraldo Padua Yankees W 8
Wilfredo Rodriguez Astros W 8 Francisco Vanderhorst Royals W 8
Marcus Thames Yankees Runs 51 Mark Martinez Red Sox SO 78
Willy Ruiz Royals Hits 71 Marquis Roberts Devil Rays ERA 0.51
Jose Taveras Royals RBI 39
Michael Rivera Tigers HR 10

1998 Rookie Gulf Coast League
President: Tom Saffell

Eastern Standings City W L PCT GB Managers
GCL Marlins Melbourne 38 22 .633 - Jon Deeble
GCL Expos West Palm Beach 32 27 .542 5.5 Frank Kremblas
GCL Braves West Palm Beach 25 35 .417 13 Rick Albert
GCL Mets Port St. Lucie 24 35 .407 13.5 John Stephenson
Northern Standings City W L PCT GB Managers
GCL Devil Rays St. Pete 36 24 .600 - Bobby Ramos
GCL Yankees Tampa 34 26 .567 2 Ken Dominguez
GCL Tigers Lakeland 28 32 .467 8 Kevin Bradshaw
GCL Astros Kissimmee 22 38 .367 14 Julio Linares
Western Standings City W L PCT GB Managers
GCL Twins Ft. Myers 34 26 .567 - Steve Liddle
GCL Rangers Port Charlotte 34 26 .567 0 Darryl Kennedy
GCL Royals Ft. Myers 32 28 .533 2 Andre David
GCL Orioles Sarasota 28 32 .467 6 Butch Davis
GCL Red Sox Ft. Myers 27 33 .450 7 Luis Aguayo
GCL Pirates Bradenton 25 35 .417 9 Woody Huyke
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Playoff: Rangers 1 game, Twins 0; Devil Rays 1 game, Marlins 0;
Finals: Rangers 2 games, Devil Rays 0.

Player Statistics
Player Team Stat Tot Player Team Stat Tot
David Goodwin Royals BA .367 Willy Marin Devil Rays W 8
Juan Rivera Yankees Runs 43 Jairo Pineda Astros SO 83
Tonayne Brown Red Sox Hits 71 Wes Anderson Marlins ERA 1.39
Juan Rivera Yankees RBI 45
Juan Rivera Yankees HR 12

1999 Rookie Gulf Coast League
President: Tom Saffell

Eastern Standings City W L PCT GB Managers
GCL Mets Port St. Lucie 39 21 .650 - John Stephenson
GCL Expos West Palm Beach 29 31 .483 10 Bill Masse
GCL Braves West Palm Beach 27 33 .450 12 Rick Albert
GCL Marlins Melbourne 25 35 .417 14 Jon Deeble
Northern Standings City W L PCT GB Managers
GCL Royals Ft. Myers 33 27 .550 - Bobby Ramos
GCL Yankees Tampa 32 28 .533 1 Ken Dominguez
GCL Tigers Lakeland 29 31 .483 4 Gary Green
GCL Phillies Clearwater 26 34 .433 7 Ramon Aviles
Western Standings City W L PCT GB Managers
GCL Rangers Port Charlotte 37 23 .617 - Darryl Kennedy
GCL Twins # Ft. Myers 33 26 .559 3.5 Al Newman
GCL Orioles # Sarasota 31 28 .525 5.5 Jesus Alfaro
GCL Red Sox # Ft. Myers 30 29 .508 6.5 John Sanders
GCL Pirates # Bradenton 24 35 .407 12.5 Woody Huyke
GCL Reds Tampa 23 37 .383 14 Donnie Scott

# The Twins, Orioles, Red Sox and Pirates had one tie game each.

GC Mets.jpg

Playoff: Mets 1 game, Royals 0; Twins 1 game, Rangers 0;
Finals: Mets 2 games, Twins 0.

Player Statistics
Player Team Stat Tot Player Team Stat Tot
Hank Blalock Rangers BA .361 David Tavarez Orioles W 9
Charlie Dees Orioles HR 9 David Martinez Yankees SO 67
Hank Blalock Rangers Hits 69 Kyle Cotton Braves ERA 1.79
Hank Blalock Rangers RBI 38 Marc Sauer Marlins IP 69.2

2000 Rookie Gulf Coast League
President: Tom Saffell

Eastern Standings City W L PCT GB Managers
GCL Marlins Jupiter 40 20 .667 - Kevin Boles
GCL Tigers Lakeland 34 26 .567 6 Kevin Bradshaw
GCL Braves Kissimmee 26 34 .433 14 Rick Albert
GCL Royals Melbourne 20 40 .333 20 Ron Karkovice / Andre David
Northern Standings City W L PCT GB Managers
GCL Yankees Tampa 38 22 .633 - Derek Shelton
GCL Pirates Bradenton 34 26 .567 4 Woody Huyke
GCL Phillies Clearwater 31 29 .517 7 Ramon Aviles
GCL Expos Melbourne 17 43 .283 21 Steve Phillips
Western Standings City W L PCT GB Managers
GCL Rangers Port Charlotte 38 18 .679 - Darryl Kennedy
GCL Twins Ft. Myers 33 23 .589 5 Al Newman
GCL Red Sox Ft. Myers 29 26 .527 8.5 John Sanders
GCL Orioles Sarasota 25 31 .446 13 Jesus Alfaro
GCL Reds Sarasota 14 41 .255 23.5 Luis Quinones
GCL Rangers.jpg

Playoff: Yankees 1 game, Marlins 0;
Finals: Rangers 2 games, Yankees 1;


Player Statistics
Player Team Stat Tot Player Team Stat Tot
Justin Morneau Twins BA .402 Jeffrey Randazzo Twins W 7
Justin Morneau Twins Runs 47 Manuel Esquivia Marlins SO 77
Justin Morneau Twins Hits 78 Yoel Hernandez Phillies ERA 1.35
Justin Morneau Twins RBI 58 Jeffrey Randazzo Twins IP 68.2
Tony Blanco Red Sox HR 13
Bryan Barnowski Red Sox HR 13

2001 Rookie Gulf Coast League
President: Tom Saffell

Eastern Standings City W L PCT GB Managers
GCL Dodgers Vero Beach 41 19 .683 - Juan Bustabad
GCL Braves Kissimmee 30 30 .500 11 Rick Albert
GCL Marlins Jupiter 29 31 .483 12 Jon Deeble
GCL Expos Melbourne 20 40 .333 21 Dave Dangler
Northern Standings City W L PCT GB Managers
GCL Yankees Tampa 35 25 .583 - Derek Shelton
GCL Tigers Lakeland 34 26 .567 1 Howard Bushong
GCL Phillies Clearwater 31 29 .517 4 Roly De Armas
GCL Royals Melbourne 20 40 .333 15 Lino Diaz
Western Standings City W L PCT GB Managers
GCL Red Sox Ft. Myers 37 22 .627 - John Sanders
GCL Reds Sarasota 36 22 .621 .5 Edgar Caceres
GCL Twins Ft. Myers 32 26 .552 4.5 Al Newman
GCL Rangers Port Charlotte 24 35 .407 13 Carlos Subero
GCL Pirates Bradenton 22 34 .393 13.5 Woody Huyke
GCL Orioles Sarasota 22 34 .393 13.5 Jesus Alfaro
GCL Yankees.jpg

Playoff: Yankees 1 game, Red Sox 0;
Finals: Yankees 2 games, Dodgers 1;

Player Statistics
Player Team Stat Tot Player Team Stat Tot
Victor Diaz Dodgers BA .354 Emilo Ferreira Twins W 8
Bronson Sardinha Yankees Runs 42 Chad Petty Tigers ERA 1.11
Victor Diaz Dodgers Hits 69 Luis Diaz Tigers SO 71
Adrian Mendoza Dodgers RBI 37 Ronald Belizario Marlins IP 73
Juan Tejeda Tigers RBI 37
Matt Cooper Red Sox HR 7

2002 Rookie Gulf Coast League
President: Tom Saffell

Eastern Standings City W L PCT GB Managers
GCL Dodgers Vero Beach 33 27 .550 - Luis Salazar
GCL Marlins Jupiter 31 29 .517 2 Jesus Campos
GCL Expos Melbourne 28 32 .467 5 Andy Skeels
GCL Braves Kissimmee 28 32 .467 5 Jim Saul
Northern Standings City W L PCT GB Managers
GCL Phillies Clearwater 39 21 .650 - Ruben Amaro Sr.
GCL Yankees Tampa 36 24 .600 3 Manny Crespo
GCL Tigers Lakeland 23 37 .383 16 Howard Bushong
GCL Royals Baseball City 22 38 .367 17 Lloyd Simmons
Western Standings City W L PCT GB Managers
GCL Pirates Bradenton 37 23 .617 - Woody Huyke
GCL Twins Ft. Myers 35 25 .585 2 Rudy Hernandez
GCL Reds Sarasota 30 30 .500 7 Edgar Caceres
GCL Rangers Port Charlotte 28 32 .467 9 Carlos Subero
GCL Red Sox Ft. Myers 26 34 .433 11 John Sanders
GCL Orioles Sarasota 24 36 .400 13 Jesus Alfaro

Playoff: Dodgers 1 game, Pirates 0;
Finals: Phillies 2 games, Dodgers 1;

Player Statistics
Player Team Stat Tot Player Team Stat Tot
Rajai Davis Pirates BA .384 Zach Duke Pirates W 8
Rajai Davis Pirates Hits 86 Elizardo Ramirez Phillies ERA 1.10
Mike Arbinger Pirates RBI 46 Manuel Mateo Braves SO 76
Travis Wong Reds HR 10 Elizardo Ramirez Phillies IP 73

2003 Rookie Gulf Coast League
President: Tom Saffell

Eastern Standings City W L PCT GB Managers
GCL Braves Kissimmee 38 22 .633 - Ralph Henriquez
GCL Dodgers Vero Beach 29 31 .483 9 Luis Salazar
GCL Marlins Jupiter 26 32 .448 11 Tim Cossins
GCL Expos Melbourne 25 33 .431 12 Bob Henley
Northern Standings City W L PCT GB Managers
GCL Pirates Bradenton 36 20 .643 - Woody Huyke
GCL Tigers Lakeland 28 29 .491 8.5 Howard Bushong
GCL Yankees Tampa 26 31 .456 10.5 Dan Radison
GCL Phillies Clearwater 23 33 .411 13 Ruben Amaro Sr.
Western Standings City W L PCT GB Managers
GCL Red Sox Ft. Myers 33 26 .559 - Ralph Treuel
GCL Orioles Sarasota 32 28 .533 1.5 Jesus Alfaro
GCL Twins Ft. Myers 28 31 .475 5 Rudy Hernandez
GCL Reds Sarasota 26 34 .433 7.5 Edgar Caceres
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Playoff: Braves 1 game, Red Sox 0;
Finals: Braves 2 games, Pirates 0;

Player Statistics
Player Team Stat Tot Player Team Stat Tot
Gilberto Mejia Tigers BA .360 Luis Ramirez Orioles W 6
Steve Doetsch Braves Hits 73 Wimer Mendez Orioles ERA 1.52
Carl Loadenthal Braves Runs 41 Luis Ramirez Orioles SO 76
Juan Gutierrez Orioles RBI 40 Matt Capps Pirates IP 62.2
Carlos Moreta Braves HR 8
Steve Doetsch Braves HR 8

2004 Rookie Gulf Coast League
President: Tom Saffell

Eastern Standings City W L PCT GB Managers
GCL Mets Port St. Lucie 36 24 .600 - Brett Butler
GCL Marlins Jupiter 31 29 .517 5 Tim Cossins
GCL Dodgers Vero Beach 31 29 .517 5 Luis Salazar
GCL Expos Melbourne 22 38 .367 14 Arturo DeFreitas
Northern Standings City W L PCT GB Managers
GCL Yankees Tampa 36 23 .610 - Oscar Acosta
GCL Phillies Clearwater 36 24 .600 .5 Roly De Armas
GCL Tigers Lakeland 24 36 .400 12.5 Kevin Bradshaw
GCL Braves Kissimmee 23 36 .390 13 Ralph Henriquez
Southern Standings City W L PCT GB Managers
GCL Red Sox Ft. Myers 34 24 .586 - Ralph Treuel
GCL Twins Ft. Myers 31 26 .544 2.5 Riccardo Ingram
GCL Pirates Bradenton 30 28 .517 4.5 Woody Huyke
GCL Reds Sarasota 20 37 .351 13.5 Luis Aguayo

Playoff: Red Sox 1 game, Mets 0;
Finals: Yankees 2 games, Red Sox 0;

Player Statistics
Player Team Stat Tot Player Team Stat Tot
Jonathan Tierce Yankees BA .361 Scott Mitchinson Phillies W 7
Jamie Hoffmann Dodgers Hits 71 Gaby Hernandez Mets ERA 1.09
Jamie Hoffmann Dodgers Runs 40 Gabriel Sosa Expos SO 63
Jamie Hoffmann Dodgers RBI 36 Scott Mitchinson Phillies IP 61.2
Juan Portes Twins HR 8

2005 Rookie Gulf Coast League
President: Tom Saffell

Eastern Standings City W L PCT GB Managers
GCL Mets Port St. Lucie 37 16 .698 - Gary Carter
GCL Dodgers Vero Beach 25 29 .463 12.5 Luis Salazar
GCL Marlins Jupiter 24 30 .444 13.5 Edwin Rogers
GCL Nationals Melbourne 21 32 .396 16 Wendell Kim
Northern Standings City W L PCT GB Managers
GCL Yankees Tampa 33 20 .623 - Oscar Acosta
GCL Phillies Clearwater 24 27 .471 8 Jim Morrison
GCL Braves Kissimmee 24 28 .462 8.5 Luis Ortiz
GCL Tigers Lakeland 24 30 .444 9.5 Kevin Bradshaw
Southern Standings City W L PCT GB Managers
GCL Red Sox Ft. Myers 30 24 .556 - Ralph Treuel
GCL Pirates Bradenton 28 26 .519 2 Jeff Livesey
GCL Twins Ft. Myers 28 26 .519 2 Nelson Prada
GCL Reds Sarasota 22 32 .407 8 Luis Aguayo

Playoff: Yankees 1 game, Red Sox 0;
Finals: Yankees 2 games, Mets 0;

Player Statistics
Player Team Stat Tot Player Team Stat Tot
Eduardo Perez (minors) Dodgers BA .352 Robert Manuel Mets W 8
Eduardo Perez (minors) Dodgers Hits 63 Jacob Ruckle Mets W 8
Emmanuel Garcia Mets Hits 63 Jason Herman Pirates ERA 1.93
Emmanuel Garcia Mets Runs 43 Timothy Cox Red Sox SO 56
Angel Reyes Tigers HR 9 Yulkin German Red Sox SO 56

2006 Rookie Gulf Coast League
President: Tom Saffell

Eastern Standings City W L PCT GB Managers
GCL Dodgers Vero Beach 32 22 .593 - Juan Bustabad
GCL Marlins Jupiter 29 24 .547 2.5 Edwin Rodriguez
GCL Mets St. Lucie 23 30 .434 8.5 Bobby Floyd
GCL Nationals Melbourne 23 31 .426 9 Bob Henley
Northern Standings City W L PCT GB Managers
GCL Tigers Lakeland 32 18 .640 - Kevin Bradshaw
GCL Yankees Tampa 31 20 .608 1.5 Matt Martin
GCL Braves Kissimmee 23 27 .460 9 Luis Ortiz
GCL Indians Winter Haven 21 29 .420 11 Chris Tremie
GCL Phillies Clearwater 18 31 .367 13.5 Jim Morrison
Southern Standings City W L PCT GB Managers
GCL Red Sox Ft. Myers 35 19 .648 - Dave Tomlin
GCL Pirates Bradenton 27 26 .509 7.5 Pete Mackanin
GCL Twins Ft. Myers 26 27 .491 8.5 Nelson Prada
GCL Reds Sarasota 18 34 .346 16 Luis Aguayo

Playoff: Dodgers 1 game, Tigers 0;
Finals: Red Sox 2 games, Dodgers 1;

Player Statistics
Player Team Stat Tot Player Team Stat Tot
Gorkys Hernandez Tigers BA .327 Jhonny Nunez Dodgers W 6
Gorkys Hernandez Tigers Runs 41 Grant Duff Yankees ERA 1.14
Gorkys Hernandez Tigers Hits 67 Grant Duff Yankees SO 59
Christopher Carlson Tigers HR 11 Jhonny Nunez Dodgers IP 57

2007 Rookie Gulf Coast League
President: Tom Saffell

Eastern Standings City W L PCT GB Managers
GCL Dodgers Vero Beach 40 15 .727 - Luis Salazar
GCL Marlins Jupiter 29 25 .537 10.5 Edwin Rodriguez
GCL Cardinals Jupiter 24 30 .444 15.5 Eude Brito
GCL Nationals Melbourne 23 31 .426 16.5 Bob Henley
GCL Mets Port St. Lucie 20 35 .364 20 Juan Lopez
Northern Standings City W L PCT GB Managers
GCL Yankees Tampa 42 17 .712 - Jody Reed
GCL Blue Jays Dunedin 36 24 .600 6.5 Clayton McCullough
GCL Indians Winter Haven 28 31 .475 14 Rouglas Odor
GCL Phillies Clearwater 28 32 .467 14.5 Roly de Armas
GCL Tigers Lakeland 28 32 .467 14.5 Kevin Bradshaw
GCL Braves Kissimmee 17 43 .283 25.5 Luis Ortiz
Southern Standings City W L PCT GB Managers
GCL Twins Ft. Myers 37 19 .661 - Nelson Prada
GCL Orioles Sarasota 32 24 .571 5 Ramon Sambo
GCL Red Sox Ft. Myers 30 26 .536 7 Ralph Treuel
GCL Pirates Bradenton 26 30 .464 11 Jeff Livesey
GCL Reds Sarasota 15 41 .268 22 Luis Aguayo

Playoff: Yankees 1 game, Twins 0;
Finals: Yankees 2 games, Dodgers 1;

Player Statistics
Player Team Stat Tot Player Team Stat Tot
Alfredo Silverio Dodgers BA .373 Conrad Orman Orioles W 8
Alfredo Silverio Dodgers Hits 72 Daniel Berlind Twins ERA 1.93
Alfredo Silverio Dodgers RBI 46 Cole McCurry Orioles IP 67.1
Ben Revere Twins Runs 46 Joel Carreno Blue Jays SO 64
John Tolisano Blue Jays HR 10

Source[edit]

The Encyclopedia of Minor league baseball: Second Edition.(1907-1996)
The Sporting News Official Baseball Guide and The Baseball America Almanac, courtesy National Baseball Hall of Fame, Cooperstown, NY. (1997-2007).
Gulf Coast League Office, Sarasota, Florida.

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